Lamu County (Places You Should Visit)
Lamu County is located in the Northern Coast of Kenya and is one of the Six Coastal Counties in Kenya. It borders Tana River County in the southwest, Garissa County to the north, Republic of Somalia to the northeast and the Indian Ocean to the South. It lies 1° 40’ and 2° 30’ south and longitude 40° 15’ and 40° 38’ east. The county has a land surface of 6,273.1 km that include the mainland and over 65 islands that form the Lamu Archipelago. The total length of the coastline is 130 km while land water mass area stands at 308 km.[2]
The county has 2 constituencies namely Lamu West and Lamu East. These two also consist of the two districts referred to as the sub-counties in Lamu County. Lamu West has Amu Mkomani, Shela, Hindi, Mkunumbi, Hongwe, Bahari and Witu Divisions while Lamu East has Faza, Basuba and Kiunga divisions. There are 10 wards, 23 locations, and 38 sub-locations in the county.
The main economic activities in the county include crop production, livestock production, fisheries, tourism and mining, most notably quarrying. Among the challenges facing Lamu is population growth owing to migration into Lamu from other parts of the country, fuelled partly by the anticipated opportunities accruing from the Lamu Port South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor. Other challenges include landlessness and poor land management, insufficient social services such as healthcare and education, inadequate supply of piped and fresh water, under-developed infrastructure, and food insecurity.
There are extensive mangrove forests in the area.
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We went to Lamu, Kenya on a budget | Kenya Travel Vlog 2021
Lamu Island and Shela Island are beautiful and we are seeing it more and more on YouTube and social media. But is it possible to go there and not have to spend a fortune?
In this weeks travel vlog we set out to answer the question, can you do Lamu on a budget?
Well, technically Shela to be more precise.
We’ve visited Shela island a number of times over the last 12 months. Staying in a range of luxurious and pretty attainable accommodation!
We wanted to see if we could do it without breaking the bank, so we tried a bunch of different things,
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Lamu Kenya Road Trip // What to Expect in Lamu, Kenya
On my continuation of the coastal region exploration, I left for Lamu from Malindi on a road trip. The journey was smooth. Most of the roads are tarmacked, a few sections have marram. I got to enjoy lovely sceneries. I look forward to exploring Lamu within the few days there.
On my next videos, i share various places to visit in Lamu. Ensuring i explored as many places in the short period while there. Stay tunned😎🙂🤗💃🥳
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0:19-Places I have visited in Malindi, Kenya
2:28-How I balance my work and travel
3:41 Places I plan to visit in Lamu
4:29- Start of my road trip to Lamu
6:07 Arrival at Mokowe Lamu mainland
7:14 Arrival at Lamu Island
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Witu town (Lamu County) to Minjila (Tana River County)
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Lamu has always been my favourite destination in Kenyan. when in lamu, I must visit the Majlis restaurant. A privately owned beach hotel situated in the heart of Kenya on Manda Island Lamu.
Another awesome site is Shela Beach. Also known as Shella Beach and is on the island of Lamu in the north of Kenya. It is about two kilometres from Lamu town, the capital of Lamu. You can easily get to Shela Beach by walking along the water’s edge, or by using a boat hired from the locals as a water taxi.
From the terraces of the houses and from the beach you have a view opposite of the island of Manda whose beach, Manda Bay, runs parallel to Shela Beach and is only one kilometre away. On the water In between these beaches speedboats and Dhows, the traditional sailing boats of the fishermen in this region, can be seen at rest and in motion.
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Our amazing trip to the amazing Lamu island, where we enjoyed the beautiful beaches, scenery and unique culture. we also attended the annual Maulid (The Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebrations).
Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lamu is a place like no other, a peaceful tropical island where life is lived at it’s own relaxed rhythm, but a place whose history is as mysterious and fascinating as the winding streets of it’s medieval stone town.
The island itself is a beautiful place of rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters. But Lamu’s real attraction is its Old town.
The town of Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured.
Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.
An Inland Road In Lamu Town
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The video starts from Bombay, a settlement in Lamu Island, all the way to somewhere near Milano Cinema at the seafront.
Exploring Kenyan Culture at Bomas of Kenya //Utamaduni Day// Places to Visit in Nairobi
On 10th October, 2021, i got to celebrate #UtamaduniDay at The Bomas of Kenya. Utamaduni Day is a national holiday to celebrate our diverse and rich Kenyan cultures.
Bomas of Kenya is Kenya in miniature representing the country on a small scale. A place where one gets to;
1. Tour Kenya’s tribe in one place through exploring the traditional villages & mud huts each representing the remote communities of the country.
2. Experience the rich diversity of Kenyan traditional music and dance.
3. Enjoy delicious meals from diverse cultures in Kenya. Dishes served are authentic tastes of the country’s culture, past and present.
The place has a conference facility where by it has hosted a wide array of events & shows. In 2003, the Bomas of Kenya hosted the National Constitutional Conference’s first meeting. It produced the Bomas Draft of the new constitution making it a high-profile historical site.
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In 1971, the Kenya government established Bomas of Kenya as a tourist spot and vacation destination.
It is situated 10km from the city center of Nairobi, and about 1km from the main gate of Nairobi National Park. It is a cultural center at a small village in Langata
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Lamu island is a town that has deliberately remained unurbanized and it was great to see the preservation of the ancient architecture firsthand. It has donkeys as the primary mode of transport, Lamu island buildings resemble some parts of Europe and the Arab world.
What you need to know about Malindi is that the main attraction is the long beautiful white sandy beaches and warm, tropical waters. The hotels there offer a wide range of watersports from windsurfing to paddle boating and snorkeling.
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Lamu old town was once an important trading center in Islamic coastal East Africa, the town dates to the twelfth century and is the cradle of Swahili culture and an important religious center. The only cultural landscape in Kenya included on the UNESCO World Heritage.
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Exploring Lamu Island KE | Unveiling the hidden Gem | Kim Vlog (#17) #kenya
Embark on a virtual adventure to Lamu Island, a captivating destination off the coast of Kenya. We explore the narrow alleys and preserved architecture of Lamu Old Town, uncovering its rich history and cultural heritage. We visit iconic landmarks like Lamu Fort and Jannat House Museum, immersing ourselves in the stories of the past. We wander through vibrant markets, savoring the aromas and colors of local spices and crafts. Finally, we bask in the tranquility of Shela Beach, with its pristine sands and turquoise waters. This Lamu Island adventure combines history, culture, and natural beauty, offering a taste of this remarkable destination.
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Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island , which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometers by road northeast of Mombasa. I visited the island for the first time and here was my first impression.
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THE AMAZING DHOW BOAT RACES IN LAMU | 2021 Kenyan Travel Vlog
A couple times a year Lamu hosts a Dhow race. This vlog will show you why YOU should definitely add attending this event to your bucket list!
Our series of Kenyan travel vlogs has taken us to some amazing places and seen some incredible things while traveling this beautiful country. But this takes the cake so far.
If you’ve been following our vlogs, you know that we are totally head over heels in love with Lamu and Shela. This island and its wonderful people and culture has because one of our favourite places on earth.
And our stay in Lamu has exposed us to yet another of one of the best things to do in Kenya! The Lamu Dhow Races!
Dhows are traditional boats, that have been used for hundreds of years for work and for transport. Mainly today they are used for leisure. These massive boats have giant sales, and are propelled by the wind. A Very popular thing to do in Lamu is to take a Dhow for a slow & relaxing sunset cruise. But the Dhow races are not slow or relaxing.
The local captains assemble a team of Lamu sailers who work tirelessly for a week to modify the Dhows to be racing machines. They add extra rods to allow for faster turns and increase the size of the sails to allow for greater speeds!
Standing on the beach on Lamu, watching these modified Dhows sail by needs to something that anyone visiting Kenya should do if they have the opportunity.
If you are looking for things to do in Lamu, actually if you are looking for things to do in Kenya look no further because this is it.
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The Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve and Shaba National Reserve make up the Samburu ecosystem. The Reserve is rich in wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and home to the rare and endangered animals unique to the parks of North Kenya and seldom found elsewhere. These are the Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich and Beisa Oryx. Some of the local Samburu, Turkana, and Borana people stay close to the reserves.
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INSIDE LAMU PORT: How does Kenya's new deep container port compare with Mombasa and Djibouti ports
Kenya already has one deep-water port in Mombasa. Plans for a second one to diffuse economic dependency on Mombasa go back to the mid-1970s. However, it only materialised in March 2012. The occasion was marked when the then East African heads of states – Kenya’s Mwai Kibaki, Ethiopia’s Meles Zenawi and South Sudan’s Salva Kiir – laid the port’s foundation stone.
To facilitate safe evacuation of transit cargo to Ethiopia and South Sudan, the Authority has completed the geo-fencing of the twin Corridors of the Lamu – Garsen – Witu – Hola – Garrissa – Modika – Modogashe – Isiolo -Moyale and Lamu – Garsen – Witu – Hola – Garissa – Thika – Isiolo - Moyale.
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Mokowe Town is 5 km ahead.
Currently, the stretch of road from Mokowe Jetty to a kilometer or so before the communication mast at Milihoi and some other parts of the Garsen-to-Lamu road are already tarmacked.